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Smoky aubergine and white bean chilli

A thick, smoky chilli where meaty aubergine and cannellini beans soak up the spices.

  • Time50 min
  • LevelEasy
  • Costabout £0.82 a head
4 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Spray a large pan and fry the aubergine over a medium high heat for 10 minutes, stirring, until browned. Tip out and set aside.

    10 min
  2. 2

    Spray the pan again and soften the onion and pepper for 6 minutes. Add the garlic and spices and stir for 1 minute.

    6 min
  3. 3

    Add the tomatoes, tomato purée and 150 ml water. Return the aubergine and simmer for 20 minutes.

    20 min
  4. 4

    Stir in the cannellini beans and cook for 8 minutes until thick and rich.

    8 min
  5. 5

    Cook the rice in boiling water for 11 minutes and drain.

    11 min
  6. 6

    Serve the chilli over the rice with coriander on top.

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